Found nice local otr co. For first ride!

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by jrat60, Feb 18, 2010.

  1. jrat60

    jrat60 Bobtail Member

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    well just got into local otr company, they are takin me on right out of school,got lucky, they take on rookies,train ya for two weeks,have you home 2 days a week every week,all automatic trucks kinda iffy bout that,great pay and miles, alot of chicago dont know about that.lookin forward to it. lucked out.
     
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  3. JustSonny

    JustSonny Big Dummy

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    Luck is being prepared to answer the door when opportunity knocks...Way to go and be safe!
     
  4. lil benny

    lil benny Bobtail Member

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    who's the company? im a recent grad myself tryin to get out there. sounds like a good thing, despite the auto's
     
  5. jrat60

    jrat60 Bobtail Member

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    the company is garner, they are in ohio,dont know if that is close to you, but im sure they aint the only company out there like that,and thanks for the response guys,im excited
     
  6. jtrnr1951

    jtrnr1951 Road Train Member

    Like many of us try to preach !!!!!

    Go to the smaller companies, they can be sooo much better !!!

    Good Luck Driver !!!!
     
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  7. jrat60

    jrat60 Bobtail Member

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    thanks, hope to see ya on 75 sometime
     
  8. tiresONtar

    tiresONtar Light Load Member

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    CONGRATULATIONS!!! You have given hope to the many that will read your post that anything is possible.
     
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  9. Kansas

    Kansas Road Train Member

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    Hey congrats. Prepare yourself for both the ups and downs of trucking. There will always be both, but id say you definitely did it the right way going with a smaller local. That is ALWAYS the correct answer.
     
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  11. Mr Ed

    Mr Ed Road Train Member

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    good luck Jrat
     
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